Maryland casino revenue rose 8% in February to $47.8M

The state’s three casinos all reported a rise in revenue during February, just ahead of the debut of table games at Maryland’s gaming venues.

Overall, the state’s gambling revenue rose nearly 8 percent in the month to $47.8 million, up from $44.3 million in January.

Maryland Live, the state’s largest casino with nearly 4,000 machines, generated $38.3 million in February. That’s up 7 percent from $35.9 million a month before.

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